Software Development Manager

Lightspeed Commerce; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in Ottawa seeks a Software Development Manager to lead and mentor a mobile development team. The role includes guiding the team, collaborating with stakeholders, and promoting a culture of growth and inclusivity. Ideal candidates have strong iOS development skills and a proven track record of managing software delivery processes. Competitive benefits and flexible work options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Health Insurance

Equity scheme

Health and wellness benefits

Volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of developers through successful delivery of software products.
• Strong knowledge in mobile application and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and grow a team of software developers in the mobile domain.
• Manage team activities by collaborating with Designers and Product Managers.
• Report progress to stakeholders and remove team impediments.

Skills

Leadership

iOS Development

Swift

Objective-C

Agile Methodologies

Communication

Continuous Learning

Tools

AWS

Cloud Services

Job description

Overview

Lightspeed Retail is looking for a Software Development Manager in North America to grow and lead our mobile development team within the In-Store Selling organization.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will help us lead, mentor and grow a high-performing software development team and cultivate an inclusive, inspiring working culture. Under your guidance, developers will deliver mobile products and services that are mission-critical to Lightspeed’s long-term vision and growth.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Guiding, motivating and growing a team of software developers as they solve complex problems in the mobile Selling domain
• Directly managing a team through collaboration with a Designer and Product Manager
• Working closely with Principal developers, Product Managers, Designers, engineering leadership and other stakeholders to align on team priorities and roadmaps
• Identifying, communicating and removing impediments and risks to delivery, within the team and across In-Store Selling as a whole
• Planning and furthering the professional growth of individual team members, including 1-1s, performance reviews, ongoing feedback, goal-setting and promotions
• Reporting up to engineering leadership and stakeholders on team progress and status
• Finding and hiring top talent for your team and the wider organization
• Elevating the team's performance by sharing insights, adopting best practices in iOS development, and continually seeking ways to innovate and improve our app

What You’ll Be Bringing To The Team

• Experience leading a team of developers through successful delivery of software products
• Experience delivering iOS applications backed by scalable and cloud-based infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of iOS development
• Strong working knowledge of Swift and Objective-C
• Good knowledge of Structured Concurrency, UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, REST APIs
• Professional experience in agile development and continuous delivery best practices
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to personally coach, mentor and drive individuals and overall teams
• Strong passion for continuous learning and improvement
• A quality-driven mindset with a focus on software scalability and resilience

Some Additional Things That Would Be A Bonus

• Good conceptual understanding of software design and code beauty
• Experience with local network communication, external accessories (eg. payment terminals, printers)
• Experience in full-stack application development
• Solid knowledge of cloud services (AWS in particular)
• Project Management or Scrum master experience, or formal training
• Experience in test automation and / or DevOps engineering

Who You Are

• A leader with strong people skills who can manage and represent your team
• A teacher and mentor helping individuals to grow and reach their full potential
• A communicator who can clearly convey requirements, best practices and status updates to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A problem-solver who embraces tackling complexity and removing roadblocks
• A decisive decision-maker who can handle change and ambiguity

What’s in it for you?

• Join a fast-paced, high-growth company
• Work on systems that handle billions of dollars in transactions for our merchants globally
• Surround yourself with strong talent and enjoy continuous professional growth
• Great benefits and perks, including equity and flexible / hybrid remote work options, in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Development of very high traffic products, used at global scale
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill set
• Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family
• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)
• Flexible paid time off policy
• Health Insurance
• Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
• Paid leave and assistance for new parents
• Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services
• Volunteer day

Equal Opportunity

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?

We want you to step into a role you love and offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Who We Are

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the NYSE and TSX. With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development